diathesis

di·ath·e·sis

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Definitions of diathesis word

noun diathesis a hereditary or acquired susceptibility of the body to one or more diseases 3
noun diathesis a predisposition to certain diseases 3
noun plural diathesis Pathology. a constitutional predisposition or tendency, as to a particular disease or other abnormal state of the body or mind. 1
noun diathesis A tendency to suffer from a particular medical condition. 1
noun diathesis (medicine) A hereditary or constitutional predisposition to a disease or other disorder. 0
noun diathesis (grammar) Voice (active or passive). 0

before 1645

One of the 44% oldest English words

1645-55; < New Latin < Greek diáthesis arrangement, disposition. See dia-, thesis

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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